June My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 1
Let's get the countdown to the June My Monthly Hero release started, friends! What better way to head into the weekend than with fresh inspiration and peeks? First things first: the new June Classic and Premium kits, along with lots of fabulous add-ons, will launch on Monday, June 5 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Don't miss a chance to win a kit before you can buy one – simply comment on this post and you're entered into the random drawing!
We hope you enjoy the first four kit peeks from our Creative Team today! For more details on their wonderful cards, you can visit each of their blogs. Links are provided below the photos. Vitamin sea, anyone...?
Project #1 created by Mindy Eggen (Premium)
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Project #2 created by Michelle Short (Classic)
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Project #3 created by Jessica Frost-Ballas (Premium)
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Project #4 created by Jennifer Kotas (Classic)
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You may have noticed that some of the cards feature Premium kit elements, while others stick to the Classic kit. To make it easy for you to distinguish between the two, we've included a gold badge on any project that uses at least one Premium element. Keep an eye out this weekend to see more of the June MMH creations the Creative Team has in store for you!
WIN A KIT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT: Just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post. We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from comments left across all countdown posts on the Hero Arts blog. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, June 5, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!
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204 Responses
Tammy Shaw
June 05, 2023
I love anything beach/ocean related and have most of the Hero Arts beach/ocean/lake themed stamp sets. Can’t wait to see the new one!!
Kim Corrigan
June 05, 2023
OMGosh! I’ve been waiting for a beach themed MMH and it looks like it’s finally here!!! I live at the beach and love to send beach cards.
Vivian Chiu
June 05, 2023
Love to see another Heroscape layering stamp set.💕
Miriam Prantner
June 05, 2023
Such a talented team, love these unique and beautiful cards!
Nancy Knapp
June 05, 2023
I have always loved the ocean kits/scenes that Hero Arts has produced. Looks like another amazing kit!
Bonnie King
June 05, 2023
Love the layered sparkling water image! All the cards are beautiful, but the one by Jennifer Kotas is amazing!
Stacy Tiffin
June 05, 2023
Beautiful cards! This new kit looks amazing and so summer-y!!
Janet Wright
June 05, 2023
Looks like premium is a necessity! So many beautiful cards!
Stacey Kowbel
June 05, 2023
Such fantastic inspiration! That cover die looks amazing!
Rachel Kleinman
June 05, 2023
I am SO excited for this kit! Such stunning cards :)
Stephanie VR Burns
June 05, 2023
Oooo, that sunset is dreamy! This kit makes you want to book a trip to paradise, luckily the kit is easier on the wallet ;)
Ann Hefner-Gravink
June 05, 2023
Perfect timing on this kit!
Denise Bryant
June 05, 2023
Wonderful cards with these beautiful designs! Love the ocean scenes and the shells!
Janet Trapp
June 05, 2023
Loving the beach/ocean theme! Can’t wait for the full reveal💞
Becky Moore
June 04, 2023
I’m loving this months kit. There is something so enticing about ocean themes.
tina ZAPUSEK
June 04, 2023
I love this happy theme for summer!
Kimberly McField
June 04, 2023
Ooh, I always love the beachy and nautical kits! They’re perfect for so many occasions.
Susie S
June 04, 2023
Everyone of these cards is amazing! Looking forward to this kit!
Janice T
June 04, 2023
I love the beautiful sunsets and gorgeous seashells! ❤️
Valerija Jakolic
June 04, 2023
Wow, amazing sunset. Love this kit.
Valerija xx
Lauren T
June 04, 2023
I love the rainbow seashells!
Lisa Spiers
June 04, 2023
Looking forward to seeing the new kit!
Liz gessner
June 04, 2023
Love your seascapes
SabineVDK
June 04, 2023
Wow! Look at the colors used!
Angela Walters
June 04, 2023
I love the rainbow sea shells card! It is so pretty!
Cynthia Stasiewski
June 04, 2023
Beautiful projects. Take me to the shore!
Terri Sandoval
June 04, 2023
The palm tree oval\l with that sunset is gorgeous.
Von Marie
June 04, 2023
Gorgeous cards!!! I’m super excited about this kit!!!
Patricia Maxson
June 04, 2023
I love this new kit!
Mary Heilner
June 04, 2023
Love the theme I see shaping up here. Also just heard that Jenn Shurkus guest designed with some of these products. Now I know I have to get it😂🥰
Tricia
June 04, 2023
Wow, these are amazing!
Michele Whalen
June 04, 2023
Looks like another great new layering stamp set. I love the ocean theme. The add-on stencil with the shells looks like fun, too. Looking forward to seeing more samples from this kit!
Marie Ensley
June 04, 2023
Love the saying in project #4! Any Hero Arts kit including scenery is great!
Jan Vint
June 04, 2023
So many elements and so many options for beautiful cards. I love all of these!
Cate Finkbeiner
June 04, 2023
I’m loving the colors and contrast on the hexagon card.
Laura B
June 04, 2023
I love sunsets! I can’t wait for more reveals.
Gayle Chrvala
June 04, 2023
Beautiful new scene builder MMH. Can’t wait to see it all.
Debbie Br
June 04, 2023
What a fantastic looking kit! Can’t wait to see more!
Dee Earnshaw
June 04, 2023
stunning cards – love these previews
Judith M Arri
June 04, 2023
This kit might be the best ever. Who doesn’t love a beautiful sunset! Can’t wait to see everything that you can do with the kit and add ons.
Susan C
June 04, 2023
Awe the sunset looks like you are there…I’m lovi g the whole sea theme…
Teresa Rogers
June 04, 2023
I love the seashells and water scapes
Andrea Vernot
June 04, 2023
I NEED this kit!! We are lucky enough to have recently bought a beach house that we are renovating and I can’t wait to set up my crafty space and make cards – and this kit would be PERFECT for the first ones I make!!
Bev Wilkinson
June 04, 2023
All the examples are so bright and summery! I love them all and would love to win this months kit! I can picture using the premium kit and clear embossing the stamped shells over a rainbow background to give them some texture and shine.
Anita A.
June 04, 2023
Very nice projects .. and inspirational, too :-)
Susan Landreth
June 04, 2023
The stencils are awesome! Mindy Eagan’s are beautiful!
Karen Kirkman
June 04, 2023
Love what I see so far! Shells and beach scenes where can you go wrong.
Kathy Raker
June 04, 2023
Fun sneak peeks so far of the beach/ocean themed cards. The sunrise or sunsets are mesmerizing. I love the bold bright colors and fantastic shading of the water.
Manda Leong Johnston
June 04, 2023
I love the beachy ocean theme!
Madeline Littman
June 04, 2023
Beautiful cards! I especially like the ocean and sunset card.
Susan M Burrows
June 04, 2023
These cards are all so nice, I totally want this kit! Can’t wait til Monday!
Melissa Leftrick
June 04, 2023
Such awesome inspiration!!!
Natalie Williams
June 04, 2023
Great resource for creating summer themed cards and projects!
Dorothy Ayotte
June 04, 2023
Beautiful, summer cards! Love those sea shell and amazing water scenes. Looking forward to seeing this kit on Monday!
Karen Lingel
June 04, 2023
These cards are having me dreaming of summer! Looking forward to the reveal. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
Paula Moses
June 04, 2023
I love the beachy card with the die cut panel!
Julie Gastelum
June 04, 2023
Great inspiration. Beautiful examples.Marty Harris
June 03, 2023
I really love the sky and the ocean. This looks like a lovely kit.
Sue D
June 03, 2023
Fabulous choice of colors on these sea themed cards.
Judy Inukai
June 03, 2023
These are all awesome cards. This kit looks like so much fun
Deborah Cartwright
June 03, 2023
Love the look of this ocean and beach set.
Monica Cable
June 03, 2023
I’m loving what I see so far!!
Terrie D. (StarSpry)
June 03, 2023
What lovely cards! I can’t wait to see the kit :)
Cecilia Mohney
June 03, 2023
These cards are so beautiful! I love how you’ve made the most of every element to create these unique cards!
Christine Szekeres
June 03, 2023
Loving the kit and kicking myself that I stopped my subscription!
Carol W
June 03, 2023
Looking forward to this kit!
Julie Heiser
June 03, 2023
Beautiful cards! I can’t wait for the kits to launch. I have to get this one
Janet Lebeau
June 03, 2023
Here’s one of the things I love about Hero Arts! Each summer you have a gorgeous outdoor water type kit. I’ve bought at least two maybe three. Each coordinate beautifully! This one is no exception! I can see me using it with the lakeside kit and the underwater kit. Thanks for all you do to stretch my imagination!
Julie H.
June 03, 2023
Beautiful cards! I can’t wait for the kit to launch!
Lyndi kummer
June 03, 2023
These are so beautiful, I can’t wait to see the rest of the Kit!
Candy Clay
June 03, 2023
Love the tropical theme!!
Carly Stein
June 03, 2023
I LOVE that sunset with the palm tree cover plate, it’s so Florida. ❤️
Carolyn
June 03, 2023
Loving the sneak peak projects for this month. Beach or Oceanside themes always mean relaxation or tranquility to me – and I could use some of that right now!
Kathy Leitch
June 03, 2023
You guys are so creative! Another awesome set coming my way and I can’t wait!
Christine Eck
June 03, 2023
Oh goodness- I love this happy theme for summer!
Dianne Guilinger
June 03, 2023
I think I’m going to need this month’s monthly hero!
Joan Huffman
June 03, 2023
Love the look!
Karin W
June 03, 2023
I love all of the cards and inspiration for this ocean-themed kit!
Sue Thornton
June 03, 2023
Oh I love the one with the palm trees! I hope it isn’t too expensive.
Theresa-Marie Wilson
June 03, 2023
Woot, woot. I look forward to adding to my ocean stamp obsession.
Nancy Sue Valencia
June 03, 2023
I’m loving what I see already, can’t wait to see more.
Erika Rusch
June 03, 2023
Ooh! Another sea themed card kit! How exciting! The frame die looks amazing!
Eileen Peters
June 03, 2023
I love this beach summer vibe. I live in Florida and these cards will win my friends over!
I’d love to win. 🌴
DAnn Comer
June 03, 2023
Ohhh… swoon!!! I LOVE sunrise and sunsets on the water, and we are fortunate Enough to have both here in Florida… I need this for making fabulous looking sunrise/sunset-on-the-water cards for my friends from sunny FL!!!
Moira Galarneau
June 03, 2023
Love this kit and the cards are so creative!
Kristen Lail
June 03, 2023
This looks amazing! I can’t wait.
Susy Ramirez
June 03, 2023
Love this month’s kit! Beautiful inspiration cards! I especially love the seashells and the moon with the water ripples. Love the sailboat and lighthouse too! The bright summery colors are wonderful too! Can’t wait to see all the other lovely cards from the designers.
Jacqueline Crowder
June 03, 2023
Love any sea related stamps & dies. Loved the card samples you showed. I’m very excited that the June Kit may have a sea related theme.
Shirley Robelotto
June 03, 2023
Looks like a fun kit. Always love beachy cards!
BECCA YAHRLING
June 03, 2023
Looks like another amazing kit. Love the palm trees frame die.
Sally Campbell
June 03, 2023
This kit is great not just for summer cards but also for masculine cards.
Jade C.
June 03, 2023
Looks like a fun beach theme kit. Can’t wait to see more.
Kimberly Banaga
June 03, 2023
Love this card kit! The thank you card is awesome!
Rebecca Ednie
June 03, 2023
Oh my goodness I’m so excited! The ocean is my favourite place to be. I can’t wait for this release.
Colleen Foelker
June 03, 2023
I love all the summer images I have seen on Day 1! Looking forward to more to come!
Marge P.
June 03, 2023
Great summer kit!
Barbara Benson
June 03, 2023
Fresh summery stamp set
Noreen Patterson
June 03, 2023
These water scenes are so reminiscent of our Great Lake Region – just lovely. Thank you
Nancy Roth
June 03, 2023
I love beach scenes! And this one looks beautiful
Lori Mach
June 03, 2023
It’s my birthday month and I just may have to splurge on this kit!
Karla P
June 03, 2023
Beautiful inspiration! I’m loving the window die and the new colors.
Deb Bland
June 03, 2023
Looking forward to seeing it all, love summer themes.
Amanda Pina
June 03, 2023
That window die w the palm trees is awesome!! I might “need” this kit! Lol
Harriet Skelly
June 03, 2023
Looking forward to this kit – love that palm tree frame!
Maddy Adolf
June 03, 2023
Ooo oooh I just love these summer vibes!
Shirley S
June 03, 2023
Love to see all the great ideas, makes me excited, and inspired!
Thank You
Susan wildr
June 03, 2023
These cards are all gorgeous! Very magical.
Susan Miller
June 03, 2023
The samples are all beautiful, but especially love #2!
Margo Columbus
June 03, 2023
I love, love, love the seashells! These cards display wonderful summer scenes!
Deborah Crivello
June 03, 2023
Love my May kit. Can’t wait for June. Nothing better than beach and tropical designs.
Richard Breaks
June 03, 2023
Oooo, that fancy die is gonna have to be mine….
Frances Sheegog
June 03, 2023
I love ALL your beach-y kits! Can’t wait to see this one!
Erica Childs
June 03, 2023
This makes me excited for summer!!!
Kim Walters
June 03, 2023
This set is so beautiful. Oh, the possibilities!
Karen F.
June 03, 2023
I love the sea/beach theme of this MMH kit! Such happy summer colors! Looking forward to all the sneaky peeks over the weekend.
Audrey Riche
June 03, 2023
What beautiful and inspiring examples! Looks like it is a great kit to start the summer crafting season!
Joyce Mehrberg
June 03, 2023
I love all the cards from today.
Monique C.
June 03, 2023
Love the colors the DT used and the theme of this kit!
D Shoaf
June 03, 2023
Love all these stunning color combos for the great beach scenes. Just beautiful and so summer ready.
Cindy Oliphant
June 03, 2023
Love these cards and the wonderful colors!
Sandie Scott
June 03, 2023
This one looks like so much fun
Cat Lail
June 03, 2023
WOW! Great projects today. I’m really loving all the scenes I’ve seen with the new stamps, and the stencils look fun too!
Nathaly Schneider
June 03, 2023
Omg I love the seashells! This is such a pretty set!
Patsy Armstead
June 03, 2023
These projects are right on t8me for summer. The colors they used are hot and cool! It’s a great idea to highlight the premium kit with the gold badge.
Kim R.
June 03, 2023
OMG, I love the shells! I love the colors both stampers chose.
Cindy Graham
June 03, 2023
You know you’ve got me – love anything sea/beach/ocean themed. Can’t wait to see more!
Lisa Baker
June 03, 2023
Love the new June kit! The ocean theme is so relaxing – love it!
Lisa Baker
June 03, 2023
❤️ Love the ocean theme! The cards are beautiful-what a great set!
Katy Jessup
June 03, 2023
Perfect kit for summer! Loving the rainbow shell card! So excited to see the whole kit!
Leslie Birdsall
June 03, 2023
These are absolutely beautiful cards! I can’t wait to see more of the kit!
joanna schloss
June 03, 2023
I love this kit. I hope I win it!
Dawn N.
June 02, 2023
I “SEA” A LIGHTHOUSE!!!!!!!
Judith Totten
June 02, 2023
Love that fancy die with the palm trees.
Sara Nieuwenhuis
June 02, 2023
Be still my heart! I love ocean and beach themes!
I always super enjoy hero escapes especially with the little solid figures that go in them.
I love how they framed the sunset or rise, and I wonder if the seashells are a layering stencil.
Lisa Haff
June 02, 2023
This Kit just sings “Summer”. Love those seashells and the Palm Tree frame is awesome.
Judith
June 02, 2023
Lovely summer cards—I am looking forward to this kit!
Marlene Chlebowski
June 02, 2023
What a fun kit! Makes me think of a tropical vacation.
Fionna Wheatley
June 02, 2023
Oh wow! This looks like a ripper of a kit! So looking forward to seeing more! I especially love mind’s card and Michelle’s are amazing!
Amy Cooley
June 02, 2023
This nautical themed kit looks like fun!
D Bullington
June 02, 2023
Love Ocean themes! Hoping to see the perfect Seahorse and Sand Dollars stamps/dies!!
Pretty Please?
Pai C Meng
June 02, 2023
love that great die!
Carol Matsumoto
June 02, 2023
Great cards… cannot wait for the fun that awaits the contents of those cute boxes that arrive in the mail! :)
Jennifer L.
June 02, 2023
Ooh, loving these cards. I especially like the silhouettes in the sunset.
Jodi Warren
June 02, 2023
Loving this makers makes. The last one was gorgeous. Love the color combinations used. Also the building of the scene was a great looking vacation spot, that will make us want to travel again. Great ideas from this kit, can’t wait to see
the rest.
TERESA GODINES
June 02, 2023
Fun summer images. Love the inspiration from the design team
Phyllis Freese
June 02, 2023
What a beautiful display of cards featuring your new kit. I love the seashells and the ocean-themed cards with all their vivid colors and great design.
Judith N
June 02, 2023
Woohoo! I look forward to the ocean-themed kit every year and this year’s kit looks absolutely delightful! I’m so excited for another ocean heroscape, and one that can be sunrise or sunset! Plus the window die is fantastic!
Sharon Suske
June 02, 2023
This looks so pretty and peaceful! Love the beach! Thanks for the chance to win!
Laurie Hallman
June 02, 2023
Love the summer release catalogue and I am loving the sneak peek of the June MMH Kit. Can’t wait for Monday.
Geri S
June 02, 2023
Ooo, summer sun, sea, and sailing! Love it!
Gail Spresser
June 02, 2023
Loving this new monthly kit! Thanks for sharing such lovely cards!💕
Cyndi Morris
June 02, 2023
Loved the fun peeks at this “sea” themed release! Wish I were there…
Brenda Meilak
June 02, 2023
Love these cards and the sea theme!! Can’t wait to see the whole kit but really hoping those sea shells are a background stencil!
Tabatha Ainsworth
June 02, 2023
This is the perfect set for summer! All the ocean vibes! Cannot wait to try this one out!!
Anne Marie Davis
June 02, 2023
Loving the lighthouse and birds.
Shirley Temmle
June 02, 2023
Oh wow, this is so cute! That pool and yellow color combo is my favorite, I can’t wait to try it!
Denise Bryant
June 02, 2023
These are just beautiful! The shell designs are so pretty, and the ocean scenes are fabulous! Looks like an amazing kit!
Linda Price
June 02, 2023
Looks like the perfect kit for summer!
Anang
June 02, 2023
Omgeee! What a beauty 😍😍😍😍 I’m always a sucker for beachy/ shell themed kits 😁🙈
Heather Reese
June 02, 2023
This kit looks amazing! I love the sunset card with the surrounding palm trees. It’s summertime!
Betty Howell
June 02, 2023
These are beautiful cards. I love the fancy die with the palm trees. I can see using it for both cards and also as a frame for a photo on a scrapbook page! Love the seashells also!
Tina Chau
June 02, 2023
Love the bright summer colors.
Sheri Kempke
June 02, 2023
Love these ocean themed cards—can’t wait to see the entire reveal!
Michelle R Thompson
June 02, 2023
I can’t wait for this card kit. It looks amazing!
Katrina Dotta
June 02, 2023
Super excited to see the new release on Monday! I love the sea scene and can’t wait to see what else is in the new June kits!
Jennifer Swietkoski
June 02, 2023
I’m brand new to card making and I just love all of the inspiration I can get from everyone on the hero arts team! Thank you all so much for all of your hard work! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Golda Peterson
June 02, 2023
Oh, this looks like it is going to be a great kit!
Lauryne Cunningham
June 02, 2023
The lighthouse scene is beautiful! I can’t wait to see the kit!
Linda Wetterlin
June 02, 2023
Gorgeous cards with the sea & shell images! Really looking forward to playing with this kit!!
Jodina York
June 02, 2023
I love all things ocean!
Tracy Ross
June 02, 2023
This looks like a fantastic kit! Loving the scene building and the summer vibe. Can’t wait to see it all!
Margaret T.
June 02, 2023
Lovely…you can almost feel the breeze and smell the ocean!
Tami Priebe
June 02, 2023
Loving all the cards I am seeing with this kit!! Pretty sure I need this in my craft room.
Andre M.
June 02, 2023
Fab cards from the team, that shell background is sweet!
Grace Hahn
June 02, 2023
Can’t wait to see the entire set! How fu ♡♡♡♡♡
Melynda Cleveland
June 02, 2023
Love the sunset and sailboats silhouettes -
Sharon Gullikson
June 02, 2023
I love the cards with a limited number of colors. They are sweet and pure, and refreshing.
Linda Crowley
June 02, 2023
I love everything nautical!! Great cards!
Cynthia Olheiser
June 02, 2023
Beautiful inspiration from the DT! I’m excited to see more of this kit. I love anything beach/ocean themed.
Sandy Koca
June 02, 2023
I’m already in love with this kit! It looks like a beach vacation, and I can almost smell the suntan lotion. Can’t wait to see more!
Trina Pham
June 02, 2023
Wonderful first day sneak peaks. The classic kit looks amazing! Love the fancy die used on Jennifer’s beautiful sunset scene card!
Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff
June 02, 2023
Cue the beach/ocean vibes!! I love the samples the DT has come up with already.
Kim Pritchard
June 02, 2023
I love the shells and can see making many beautiful cards with that stamp and those beautiful inks!
Janet Hinesley
June 02, 2023
These are gorgeous. I can’t wait to see more!
Michelle Montemurro
June 02, 2023
I love the rainbow shells but my favorite is that palm tree frame. Do cute!
Gail Anderson
June 02, 2023
This looks like a fun kit for making backgrounds and ocean-themed cards. It’ll be useful for making cards for my friends who live in the Tropics.
Eva N
June 02, 2023
I love the new summer/water designs of this new kit. Can’t wait to see what else is in the Classic kit!
josmary flores
June 02, 2023
this kit looks like a very good one. love that beach scene die.
Emily Henry
June 02, 2023
My favorite part so far is the stencil with the reflection of the sun (or moon). A wonderful addition and I’m glad that I’m a gold kit subscriber because I’m sure this will be gone in a heartbeat.
Samantha Pfrimmer
June 02, 2023
This new kit looks amazing and the design team has really outdone themselves. Thank you so much for the hop.
Mary Holshouser
June 02, 2023
The water looks so refreshing on a hot
day. Wonderful summer cards.
thanks for sharing
Helen F
June 02, 2023
I love Summer so this new release looks amazing!! Loving the beachy vibe. Wonderful inspiration from the great creative team!!!
Desi Bogus
June 02, 2023
Water theme kit Yeah! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win this surely amazing kit.
Jeanne Beam
June 02, 2023
Love the beach and ocean theme! Such Gorgeous cards by the designers.
Avra Williams
June 02, 2023
Love the summer vibe of this kit!
Michele Slater
June 02, 2023
I can’t wait for this kit! I 2 of my favorite things Summer and sailing. I love the cards
Michelle Hackett
June 02, 2023
Living on the gulf coast, we get to see lots of beautiful sunsets, so I’m really excited to see the window with the palm trees, and the silhouette stamped images.
Neva Heatt
June 02, 2023
Very serene cards. The June sea-themed kits are always so much fun. From the sneak-peak this new kit will expand previous years’ kits.
Judy Gordon
June 02, 2023
I LOVE beach and sea themed stamps. Cannot wait to see this kit
MaryG Zell
June 02, 2023
Oh, this one looks so exciting! Who wouldn’t dream of a tropical getaway?!
Donna Phelan
June 02, 2023
We could all use some Vitamin Sea! Those shells look AHmazing!
Meghan Kennihan
June 02, 2023
Oooo this kit screams summer! I LOVE the shells!
Amy Solovay
June 02, 2023
Oh wow, judging by the sneak peek projects, this is going to be an amazing kit! These projects are all fantastic! I lived aboard sailboats for 5+ years, and Michelle Short’s lovely card designs did an outstanding job of capturing what my life basically looked like during that time period.
Liz Rodrigues
June 02, 2023
Super excited for June MMH kit and hope to win.